Greetings Card : Drunk Yokel protests his innocence to local landowner
Cards from Mary Evans Picture Library
Drunk Yokel protests his innocence to local landowner
" What! drunk again Mick?" " Well, I ve just had a toothful, yer Honour." " I think we shall have to get that tooth stopped." Date: 1892
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 11575239
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1892 Alcohol Alcoholic Drunk Drunkenness Exchange Expression Filled Innocence Innocent Landowner Phil Pipe Protests Retort Smock Stopped Tipsy Upside Yokel
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the charming and humorous "Drunk Yokel" greeting card from Media Storehouse's extensive collection. This vintage illustration, dated back to 1892, depicts a mischievous country fellow protesting his innocence to a stern-faced local landowner. With the classic caption, "What! drunk again Mick?" and Mick's quick-witted response, "Well, I've just had a toothful, yer Honor," this card is sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face. Add a personal touch to your message with this unique and amusing greeting card from Media Storehouse. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to bring a little laughter into someone's day.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1892: A Dramatic Exchange between a Drunken Yokel and Local Landowner This intriguing photograph captures a heated moment between a disheveled rural laborer, known as a "yokel," and a stern-faced local landowner. The scene, set in the late 19th century, unfolds in an open field, with the sun casting long shadows on the ground. The yokel, with a pipe clenched between his teeth and a smock stained with the signs of heavy drinking, raises his arms in protest, exclaiming, "What! drunk again, Mick?!" The landowner, dressed in a formal suit and top hat, responds with a disapproving look and a stern retort, "Well, I think we shall have to get that tooth stopped." The yokel, undeterred, offers a defiant response, "I've just had a toothful, yer Honor." The exchange between the two men is filled with a palpable tension, as the landowner's concern for the man's well-being clashes with the yokel's desire to defend his actions. The horse in the background, seemingly oblivious to the commotion, stands quietly, adding to the surreal atmosphere of the scene. This photograph offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of rural life in the late 19th century, where alcohol consumption was a common pastime for many laborers. The image also highlights the stark contrast between the working class and the landed gentry, as well as the role of authority figures in shaping the lives of those in their care. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating historical artifact that provides insight into the complexities of rural life during this period.
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